NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The knockdown, drag-out, untold story of the other scandal that rocked Nixon’s White House, and reset the rules for crooked presidents to come—with new reporting that expands on Rachel Maddow’s Peabody Award–nominated podcast “Both a thriller and a history book, Bag Man is a triumph of storytelling.”—Preet Bharara, New York Times bestselling author of Doing Justice and host of the podcast Stay Tuned with Preet Is it possible for a sitting vice president to direct a vast criminal enterprise within the halls of the White House? To have one of the most brazen corruption scandals in American history play out while nobody’s paying attention? And for that scandal to be all but forgotten decades later? The year was 1973, and Spiro T. Agnew, the former governor of Maryland, was Richard Nixon’s second-in-command. Long on firebrand rhetoric and short on political experience, Agnew had carried out a bribery and extortion ring in office for years, when—at the height of Watergate—three young federal prosecutors discovered his crimes and launched a mission to take him down before it was too late, before Nixon’s impending downfall elevated Agnew to the presidency. The self-described “counterpuncher” vice president did everything he could to bury their investigation: dismissing it as a “witch hunt,” riling up his partisan base, making the press the enemy, and, with a crumbling circle of loyalists, scheming to obstruct justice in order to survive. In this blockbuster account, Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz detail the investigation that exposed Agnew’s crimes, the attempts at a cover-up—which involved future president George H. W. Bush—and the backroom bargain that forced Agnew’s resignation but also spared him years in federal prison. Based on the award-winning hit podcast, Bag Man expands and deepens the story of Spiro Agnew’s scandal and its lasting influence on our politics, our media, and our understanding of what it takes to confront a criminal in the White House.

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"The biker took the sole of his boot and stepped down on the back of Greg's head, forcing his face into the bowl. His entire head was submerged in the toilet."-- Bag Man is the story of a love-struck young man who falls victim to an unfortunate circumstance causing him to lose the love of his life, ultimately to another, more deserving man. On the day that he was planning to propose to his majestic and beautiful girlfriend Jenny, Greg made a mistake that would change his life forever. It was an honest misunderstanding, but after Keegan caught him spying on him and another woman having sex in the toilet stall, he wasn't about to let it slip. Keegan made certain that Greg's pretty girlfriend heard all about what a pervert he was. It was the beginning of Greg's life turning upside down. Keegan was a bartender and your typical successful Alpha male. He was masculine, fit and extremely sociable. Keegan dominated Greg in every respect, taking the liberty of exposing and exploiting Greg's beta male tendencies. Before he knew it, Greg was working as a slave for Keegan. He was forced to clean the pub's toilets and urinals every day, even dutifully paying a loser-tax for the privilege. His dignity and self-worth spiraled downward from there, and eventually, the bar's patrons including random strangers began taking advantage of the resident men's room cleaner, exploiting him sexually which earned Greg the nickname of Bag Man. It wasn't long before the love of Greg's life made her return. However, this time, Greg found himself on the outside looking in. Keegan and Jenny started dating, and Greg would have to settle for serving as Jenny's cuckold. Soon though he learned to enjoy his new life as both cuckold and slave to Jenny and Keegan. Jenny was a Goddess and Keegan a superior Alpha male. Both were deserving of his extreme sacrifices, dutiful obedience and unending suffering. Greg strived to be the very best public bathroom cleaner and Bag Man for Keegan. He genuinely wanted to serve his new Master. Keegan was a real man and deserved to be with Jenny more than he did. He worshipped his Goddess at every opportunity, cleaning her shoes and serving as her whipping boy. She had cruel and sadistic tendencies that Greg never knew existed but was delighted to be an outlet for all of Jenny's aggression. With just one innocent misunderstand, Greg's life changed irrevocably forever. However, through it all, he found true happiness. -- Bag Man is the 3rd erotic novel from Ms. Cordelia Livingston. She has a passion for writing vivid erotic and extreme fantasy based stories with core themes of Female domination, cuckold, and fetish. You can also read her other works, Cuck's Club and Chantal's Law. Please visit her author central page and subscribe.

BAGMAN is the story of the secret life of Col. Albert V. Carone, a man whose work for the Mafia, the U.S. Army and the CIA has been a closely guarded secret for many years, until 1999 when his daughter sued the CIA to restore her father's name and retrieve her inheritance.

An insider's hilarious, whirlwind account of his years spent globe-trotting in search of the holy grail of handbags: the Birkin For more than twenty years, the Hermès Birkin bag has been the iconic symbol of fashion, luxury, and wealth. Though the bag is often seen dangling from the arms of celebrities, there is a fabled waiting list of more than two years to buy one from Hermès, and the average fashionista has a better chance of climbing Mount Everest in Prada pumps than of possessing one of these coveted carryalls. Unless, of course, she happens to know Michael Tonello . . . Michael's newfound career started with an impulsive move to Barcelona, a vanished job assignment, no work visa, and an Hermès scarf sold on eBay to generate some quick cash. But soon the resourceful Michael discovered the truth about the waiting list and figured out the secret to getting Hermès to part with one of these precious bags. Millions of dollars worth of Birkins later, Michael had become one of eBay's most successful entrepreneurs—and a Robin Hood to thousands of desperate rich women. With down-to-earth wit, Michael chronicles the unusual ventures that took him to nearly every continent, from eBay to Paris auction house and into the lives of celebrities and poseurs. Flirting with danger, Michael recounts the heady rush of hand delivering his first big score to famed songwriter Carole Bayer Sager in Paris; how he had to hire thugs to rescue a bag that one of his "shoppers" held for ransom; and the story of the Oscar-worthy performances that allowed him to snag "reserved" bags from other, less dogged Birkin seekers. Whether he's relating his wining and dining, buying and selling, dodging and weaving, laughing and crying, or schmoozing and stammering, Michael is a master raconteur who weaves together tales of hunting Birkins in the world's most posh locales, memories of meals that would make any gastronome salivate, anecdotes of obsessed collectors with insatiable desires, and sweetly intimate stories about his family, friends, and finding true love. The result is a memoir that is distinctive, fun, page-turning, and as addictive as its namesake.

A never before seen look into the daily life of someone living with chronic illness, specifically Crohn's disease, colitis and an ostomy. A road map of the emotional reality that takes place in the mind of yourself or your loved ones who bear these burdens. It's a gripping story about overcoming adversity and fearlessly facing unbelievable odds. Austin hid his illness and his life from everyone. The destruction and triumph that this caused, form the stories that fill this book. His experiences and trials are "Next Level" even for Crohnies and Ostomates, and have lessons for all of us. Austin speaks in a no-nonsense tone that pulls not punches. He is fed up with a medical community that has abandoned patient care and lifestyle management for people suffering from chronic illness. Austin scrambled for answers. The auto-immunity and chronic side of these illnesses made life emotionally devastating. He sought help in the naturopathic and homeopathic arena at the Riorden Clinic in Wichita, Ks. The hollistic care that was experienced and discovered, helped Austin take some control over an otherwise uncontrollable life. Even after these steps were taken, the emotional struggles still needed addressed. The only way out of the reclusive, depressing and anxious life is by sharing your story and realizing you aren't the only one dealing with such deep loneliness. You will find in this book a key to understanding and accepting suffering in your life. Your vantage point will be forever changed once you look through Austin's eyes. He believes this world is very good and worth living. Everyone has a story to tell and we can all learn from stories. Check out The Ostomy Guy's podcast on Google, Apple, Spotify and YouTube for more stories like this one. This is a story that will give you hope. You will not only be inspired after hearing Austin's story, you will want to be better at everything you do. You'll want a copy to keep and a copy to give to friends. A book for every home and a story worth reading again and again.